Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo, located in Memphis, TN, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. Recently named as one of the top zoos in the country by TripAdvisor and USA Today, the Memphis Zoo has completed over $93 million in renovation and expansion since the early 1990s. The Zoo's animal inhabitants reside in one-of-a-kind exhibitry, such as Once Upon A Farm, Commercial Appeal Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Northwest Passage, Teton Trek and CHINA-home to giant pandas YaYa and LeLe. The Zoo was founded in 1906 and resides on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park. The Memphis Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Nashville Zoo, Inc.

Nashville Zoo offers nearly 350 different species thriving in beautifully natural habitats along cool, wooded pathways. Experience up close encounters with clouded leopards and red pandas along Bamboo Trail, walk through Kangaroo Kickabout, see elephants and giraffes grazing on African savannahs, wander through Flamingo Lagoon and discover amazing creatures in the Unseen New World. You can also monkey around on a 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym, take a spin on the Wild Animal Carousel, ride the Wilderness Express train or be surrounded by more than 50 Australian parrots at Lorikeet Landing. Answer the call of the wild, and visit Nashville’s number one attraction…Nashville Zoo!

Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga

Explore a cove forest where otters play. Feel steam rise in a delta swamp where alligators lurk. Visit a tropical island, touch a stingray and surround yourself with butterflies. Playful penguins dive into and rocket out of the water. Stand in the shadows of sharks overhead while thousands of reef creatures dart through amazing coral formations. After visiting the Aquarium’s two buildings, take a cruise into “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon” aboard the River Gorge Explorer. An Aquarium naturalist points out wildlife and historic points of interest during each excursion. Aquarium opens daily at 10am. The last ticket is sold at 6pm. Self-guided tour lasts approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours.

Zoo Knoxville

Ranked as one of the top “Things to Do” in Knoxville by TripAdvisor.com, Zoo Knoxville takes visitors on a wildly fun journey across all continents to experience the diversity of the world’s wildlife. Home to the world’s top breeding program for endangered red pandas as well as some of the rarest reptiles on Earth. The Zoo also has indoor places that inspire creative play at Wee Play Adventure presented by Pilot Flying J, cool outdoor fun at the Clayton Safari Splash, a safari-themed water play area, and The Clayton Family Kids Cove, a turn-of-the-19th century-inspired play area with places to climb, dig and explore.

Other

Note: The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald is not open to the public.

Member of Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Member of Zoological Association of America
- Aquarium